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Dolphin Encounter

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Ages 7+
  • 30 minutes

  • Guest 15 years of age and under requires a participating adult

Parents or legal guardians must sign program liability waiver and animal interactive program guidelines for guests under 18.

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Everything you need to know

Inclusions & Restrictions
  • Includes one interaction and souvenir photo. Does NOT include Aquarium Admission.
  • Parents or court appointed legal guardians must sign program liability waiver and animal interactive program guidelines for guests under 18.

For guests with special needs, every effort will be made in order to allow participation in our Dolphin Encounter. Please call 404-581-4000 to make a reservation and let the reservists know you have special needs and someone from the program will call you prior to your visit to review your options.

Age Requirements

Please ensure that your party adheres to the age requirements before booking this Animal Interactive Program.

  • Must be 7+ to participate. 
  • Each guest 15 years of age and under must come with a participating adult (one adult per family required).
  • Guests 17 and under must have a program liability waiver signed and dated by a parent or court appointed legal guardian.
  • All participants must be ticketed for the Interaction.

If requirements are not met, your program will be cancelled.

Cancellation & Date Change Policy

The program fee is non-refundable; however, the program will be rescheduled whenever possible based upon program availability. The Aquarium will reschedule your encounter free of charge if the change is made at least 14 days in advance of the original date of visit. If the change is made less than 14 days prior to the original date of your visit, a $20 change fee per ticket will be charged. No changes can be made less than 48 hours prior to the date of your original visit, and the guest will be charged the full program cost. Cancellations and no-shows will not be refunded or rescheduled. To change your reservation, please contact the Georgia Aquarium Call Center at 404.581.4000

Get Up Close & Personal

Go behind the scenes of the Dolphin Theater for an unforgettable face-to-face experience with some of the ocean’s most intelligent and playful animals. This exclusive encounter brings you up close to our dolphins in a way few guests ever get to experience.

Join our animal care specialists poolside as you participate in a hands-on training session, where you’ll have the chance to touch, feed, and interact with these amazing marine mammals. Learn how we build strong bonds through positive reinforcement, enrichment, and daily care that ensures their health, happiness, and wellbeing.

Whether you’re a lifelong dolphin lover or simply looking to make a splash with a truly memorable moment, this encounter is sure to leave a lasting impression.

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You'll Get To...

    Dolphin Interaction
    You will spend 8 minutes next to the water interacting with a dolphin in a variety of different and fun ways.
    Meet Our Trainers
    Learn what it takes to become a dolphin trainer by spending time with our talented marine mammal trainers.
    Get a Good Splash
    Prepare to get a little wet as you play with these beautiful marine mammals.

See a Dolphin Encounter in Action

When we left, Drew just looked at me and said, "Mom, that was the most AWESOME thing EVER!!"

Michelle Marietta, GA

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Unique Gifts from Georgia Aquarium

Bring the memories home with you! Stop by our gift shop for all your dolphin gifts or shop online.

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Did You Know?

It has been determined that dolphins develop a specific “signature whistle” within the first few months of life and that this signature whistle remains the same throughout their life. Individuals use their unique whistle to communicate identity, location and, potentially, emotional state.

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